Pup Park Grand Rapids

11/01/2023

Working from home can be great, but it’s not always the easiest when you have pets.

Pup Park GR is looking to fix that.

Learn more by visiting our website:
https://www.pupparkgrandrapids.com

04/01/2023

Looking for a place where you can work while your dog can run around and have fun?

Pup Park GR’s dream is to build a space for just that! Our dream is to have a indoor pup park that has a cafe that support people working from home.

Help us make this dream a reality! Tell your friends, sharing this post or register your dog on our website! https://www.pupparkgrandrapids.com/register-your-pup

01/01/2023

Wishing you a Happy New Year from Pup Park GR!

28/12/2022

That’s right. We are excited for what’s in store for Pup Park GR this year.

2023 we have high hopes to officially LAUNCH! We're hard at work to finally make this a reality.

Be sure to follow along with us on our journey and tell your friends to follow too!

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas from Pup Park GR! Wishing you and your pup the warmest of holidays!

21/12/2022

Cold and snowy outside? Too dark to go on a walk?

No problem. Pup Park Grand Rapids wants to build a space so your dog can play and socialize all-year-round.

14/12/2022

Tell us about your furry friends in the comments below!

Are you interested in becoming involved in Pup Park Grand Rapids? Send us a DM!

07/12/2022

Whether you are a freelancer who doesn’t want to leave your dog at home during work hours or a dog parent who wants to give your dog a place to run around in the winter, Pup Park Grand Rapids is for you.

You can support us by spreading the word, sharing this post or registering your dog on our website! https://www.pupparkgrandrapids.com/register-your-pup

01/12/2022

We definitely are! Pup Park Grand Rapids is working to build an indoor dog park for you AND your furry friend!

Pup Park Grand Rapids will have both an outdoor and indoor area for your dog, a caring staff to watch your pup,and a place to hang with friends. Oh, did we mention there will be coffee and beer, too?

That’s right!

Follow along on our journey to make this happen!

19/11/2022

One thing I love about Michigan winters is the snow. It's beautiful to see everything bright and clean outside, go cross-country skiing, and throw snowballs for my dog to chase.

One thing I do not love (as I'm sure many others will agree), is the blistering cold, dark days, cloudy skies, and muddy outdoors. Even still, dogs need to be walked and exercised. They aren't like a boat where you can just winterize it for 6 months and take back out come Spring (not that I have a boat).

Pup Park Grand Rapids hopes to be a place for you to take your dog all year-round, regardless of weather. Drop your dog off while you go into work or come by during the evening to give your dog what they need and deserve!

12/11/2022

Would you like to bring your dog with you to a coffeeshop while you work? Focus on what you need to get done while staff makes sure your dog is taken care of (including when nature calls). When you want a break, take a short walk around, play with your pup, meet some friends, then get back to it!

Support us at by liking, sharing, and/or donating at pupparkgrandrapids.com

05/11/2022

Thank you to all the people who have supported Pup Park Grand Rapids! Lately, I've been working hard to find a suitable location, which has come with many challenges.

It's always encouraging to hear others wanting to see this happen as much as we would! Thank you!

01/11/2022

One thing I love about having a dog is how excited they are to see you. It doesn't matter if you've been gone for hours, days, or minutes. Every time you come back to them, you get a "OH I'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!" kind of response. Dog's love you, not because you have some political belief or because you did something to earn their love, but just because you are you.

In return, they ask for very little. Pet them, love them, and give them a nice long walk every once in awhile :)

26/10/2022

In 2021, my wife and I got Dio (Dye-Oh) from a shelter in Illinois

As he is part Lab and Australian Shepherd, we quickly realized he needed to get plenty of exercise. Since we both work full time, this required taking him out to the park every morning before work, having someone come by to take him out during the day, and taking him out again after work.

I honestly love taking him out, but it can be a logistical challenge, especially if we have plans where we can't take him with us.

That's when I thought, wouldn't be nice if there was a place where Dio could stretch his legs and run around while I was at work? Or a place I could bring him and meet friends while he plays and socializes with other dogs, confident there are staff always watching?

That is the hope and goal of Pup Park Grand Rapids. I hope that you will enjoy as much as Dio and I! For the Love of Pups!

20/08/2022

What services will Pup Park Grand Rapids offer?

The idea to start an indoor/outdoor dog park came to me during the height of the pandemic. I was at Grand Ravines Dog Park (our favorite) with our new covid pup and I was thinking about some of the challenges that come with owning a dog:

Where will everyone take with their pups in the winter?

What happens when it rains and the dog park is muddy?

What do you do when you're gone all day at work and then want to go out with friends for drinks but you need to take your pup out?

What if you would like to work from a coffeeshop, but don't want to leave your pup at home?

These common challenges sparked my desire to create Pup Park Grand Rapids. As such, Pup Park will have these services:

A large outdoor green area for dogs to run around
An indoor area for bad weather
A caring staff to watch your pup
A warm atmosphere for you hang out with friends
Coffee and beer
A place to drop your dog off during the day

We're not limiting to services, but they are the main offerings and I hope they will be a valuable service to dogs and dog owners.

If you think this would be something you would use, please consider following and sharing. Thank you!

17/08/2022

Why start a dog park???

First, I love dogs (obviously). They're fun, loyal, lovable, playful, and smart. Some even save lives! I know my dog, Dio, adds a lot of joy and laughter to my life.

I know I'm not the only one who feels like that. I thought, "Wouldn't it be great if there was a place friends could congregate, get drinks, and spend time outside, all with their dogs? It's about the dogs, yes, but it's also about the people.

Between the pandemic, social media, and working remote, loneliness is something many people struggle with, especially after you enter the workforce. I've noticed dogs are great ice-breakers and I hope Pup Park GR will build friendships between people and pups alike.

I've also been talking with the Humane Society of West Michigan, and we hope to use Pup Park to help more dogs get adopted, by allowing people to see more dogs in need of homes.

These are all things I hope to see happen! If you would like to be a part of this, please consider spreading the word about Pup Park Grand Rapids!

22/06/2022

01/06/2022

Hey there pup lovers! What do you think about this indoor dog park concept artwork, courtesy of talented ?

Let us know! If you like to see this become a reality please like and share!

24/05/2022

Feel the love at Pup Park Grand Rapids!

Dogs are amazing animals. They absolutely love us, regardless of who you are, what you’ve done or what you believe. If you’ve returning home after 15 minutes, they’re jumping for joy to see you again.

We think that’s a great philosophy.

We’re here to embody our four-legged friends and give you a place to be loved, make friends, and be joyful — all year round.

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Over the next couple of weeks, we're going to be answering some questions, such as:

What will the dog park space look like?
What is the timeline for this project?
What can you do to help make this possible?

Stay tuned!

https://www.pupparkgrandrapids.com/

13/05/2022

Where are your favorite places for trail runs? We're pumped for Robinette's trail and getting ready for the river bank run Saturday!

05/05/2022

Dio (Dye-Oh) and Spencer want to make Pup Park Grand Rapids a reality. How cool would it be to have a place to sip coffee and play with your pup all year-round? Help us make it happen!

29/04/2022

Wish there was an indoor/outdoor dog park to get some coffee and love your pup all year-round? We do too!

28/04/2022

Going on a run with Dio!

23/04/2022

Dio (Co-founder of Pup Park Grand Rapids)... Boop!